AI takes centre stage in Apple iPhone 16 series, latest Watch, and AirPods

Latest iterations of the iPhone, Watch, and AirPods take a giant bite into innovation

Apple CEO Tim Cook holds the new iPhone 16 during an event at the Steve Jobs Theater on the company’s campus in  California, on Monday. (Photo: Reuters)
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Apple CEO Tim Cook holds the new iPhone 16 during an event at the Steve Jobs Theater on the company’s campus in California, on Monday. (Photo: Reuters)

Khalid Anzar Delhi
5 min read Last Updated : Sep 10 2024 | 10:34 PM IST
Apple introduced the iPhone 16 series on September 9, marking what Tim Cook described as “an exciting new era” for the iPhone. He emphasised that these are the first iPhones designed from the ground up with artificial intelligence (AI) as a core element. Although the AI features will not be available at launch, they will roll out in beta starting next month as part of the iOS 18.1 update.

iPhone 16 & iPhone 16 Plus

The iPhone 16 series includes two models: the standard iPhone 16 with a 6.1-inch display and the iPhone 16 Plus with a